Nationwide schools prepare for Trump's arrival, implementing measures to discourage teacher cooperation with ICE.

Education leaders across the nation are readying their institutions for the incoming Trump administration, with a focus on safeguarding undocumented students.

School districts are taking steps to safeguard migrant students and families. Some districts are providing mandatory training for teachers on how to handle immigration officials at schools, while others are implementing rules to prevent their presence. Additionally, some districts are preparing for potential funding cuts by President-elect Trump, and are taking measures to ensure financial stability.

The Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, stated on Monday at a press conference that no law enforcement entity will be allowed to take any immigration action against our students or their families while they are under our care.

According to local reports, Carvalho has pledged to employ all legal means to safeguard the rights of undocumented students in the district.

In the wake of Trump's election win in November, the district's board of directors enacted a resolution that forbade district staff from willingly cooperating with immigration authorities, including disclosing a student's immigration status. The resolution also mandated teacher training to educate staff on how to handle interactions with law enforcement.

Monica Garcia, a LAUSD board member, advised being prepared to handle misinformation and any actions from Washington.

The Edmonds School District in Washington organized a "Know Your Rights Session" for immigrant students and families, led by officials from the local Mexican consulate.

The event was canceled due to backlash, but an official flyer for the event stated that the Mexican consulate would be present to provide community members with information on how to prepare for immigration raids and their individual rights when confronted, detained, or imprisoned by law enforcement or immigration agents.

Portland Public Schools, Oregon's largest school district, recently reaffirmed its commitment to being a sanctuary school for undocumented students. The updated resolution maintains that employees are not allowed to disclose a student's immigration status without parental consent. Additionally, the district stated that it would not permit immigration officials to enter school buildings beyond the front office.

Nicole Neily, the founder of Parents Defending Education (PDE), stated that the increase in illegal immigration has negatively impacted schools, rather than helping them. She emphasized that the incoming administration will not tolerate schools disregarding its policies.

The poor state of civics education in America has led to administrators believing they are above the law. However, after January 20, the incoming administration will not tolerate such transgressions.

Some schools are preparing for possible funding cuts in addition to measures aimed at flouting federal immigration authorities. Trump has indicated that he is open to dissolving the Department of Education and has previously stated that he would remove federal funds from schools that do not comply with the law.

In order to address concerns that the Trump administration may eliminate the Community Eligibility Provision, which assists in covering the cost of student lunches, Richmond Public Schools in Virginia has decided to finance meals locally.

""We delivered millions of meals during the pandemic, so we may have to figure out a solution if needed," Superintendent Jason Kamras stated."

In California, Superintendent Tony Thurmond stated that his school system is ready to propose legislation ensuring school funding in the event that Trump eliminates it.

Universities and colleges are taking measures to safeguard their international students from potential deportations under Trump. Some institutions have urged their overseas students to return to campus before Trump's inauguration, while others have provided resources for non-citizen students.

After Trump's victory, Cornell University's Office of Global Learning informed students that a travel ban was likely to be implemented soon after inauguration.